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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Why the Prius Hate?.

    150% of 85 mph on Texas SH130 is 127.5 mph. Not sure the Prius can keep up.

    Nov 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread Why the Prius Hate?.

    Good lord.... overtake or passing lane! Around here it is the fast lane. The freeways are not wide enough to abandon a lane for such...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM

  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread Expensive Oil Change & Tire Rotation?.

    Their offers this month included free rental car with $200 or more service [ATTACH]

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  4. rjparker replied to the thread My gosh, are the front fender liners really this big?.

    You can reuse most of the fasteners and can get generic fasteners at any auto supply. Even a few factory fasteners are not too bad at...

    Nov 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread brake booster and pump failure.

    Looks like the same part as a "kit". Sometimes a kit supplies a gasket and can have a lower markup on the price.

    Nov 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread TPMS sensor frequency.

    The Honda system is simple and Toyota has the wheel speed sensor as well. But Honda can't alarm at startup, is fooled if all tires go...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM

  7. rjparker left a message on 473 Prius v's profile.

    See additional post after this one...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM

  8. rjparker attached a file to the thread 3rd Gen Reverse Polarity Disaster and 125A Fuse Access.

    Final steps to access 125a Remove 10mm to inverter (red). Depress five clips of Unit A (1-5.jpg above) while pressing modules (yellow)...

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  9. rjparker replied to the thread Expensive Oil Change & Tire Rotation?.

    The dealers in Central Texas charge about the same. Typically $79 for oil and filter and another $20 for a rotation if done at the...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM

  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread 3rd Gen Reverse Polarity Disaster and 125A Fuse Access.

    It turns out you can't easily just "snap in" a new engine fuse box as many of the cables underneath are hardwired into groups of fuse...

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  11. rjparker attached a file to the thread Location of fuse links.

    What does this mean? You really can't easily remove that fuse. That is why it is imperative to measure voltage on the 30amp WP fuse....

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  12. rjparker replied to the thread LRR worth it?.

    LLR will get you a mpg or so. All terrain won't be LRR. Prii are not off road vehicles. Personally I go for Michelins with 80k...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread brake booster and pump failure.

    It's many hours of labor which is the reason dealers go in once. If you are really good diy save the money on the pump. That part...

    Nov 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM

  14. rjparker attached a file to the thread Brake Booster Malfunction.

    I would just replace the master cylinder for $1300 or $1400 (you listed two different prices) and call it a day. That installed price...

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  15. rjparker replied to the thread Engine death rattle when starting.

    Very common early head gasket leak. Diagnose quickly and repair to avoid an engine replacement. Car Care Nut HG Borescope at 660s...

    Nov 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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